Please check the OSAPAC page for information about Co-Writer, Write Outloud, Dragon Naturally Speaking and WordQ
How to Zone Edit in Kurzweil 3000: http://youtu.be/t5EXxIgWd00
use Kurzweil as a talking word processor (click 'new', 'text file')
add sticky notes to a document to add connections, make inferences, and ask questions while reading
use highlighting tools to mark up text and then extract that texts for note-taking
students can add voice files to insert their answers into text
teachers can add voice files to add prompts or reminders
split the screen vertically to allow reading on one side, typing on the other
use the word prediction feature when writing
use the train feature make vocabulary from a text appear in the word prediction
use extract audio files to make an mp3 version of a kesi file to listen to
'on the go' with an mp3 player
CASI Assessments
Our schools all have the CASI books and here are the stories and questions already scanned. Do not try to open these from here! Save them to your computer first, and make sure that the file extension (the end of the file name) is .kes not .doc
A Dana is a hand-held device with the comfort and easy access of a full-size keyboard. It does basic word processing functions and has the features of a Palm software so that individual students can use the calendar and note features for personal productivity.
Most schools are using the Dana as a portable laptop that allows students to be mobile for word-processing and then to send their stories to desktop computers using a usb cable to continue with editing and formatting of their documents. You can import files from the Dana to Kurzweil, Write Outloud, or Clicker 5 in order to get some voice assistance to help student with editing.
Here are some documents that will help you get started with a DANA:
Mark shows us how to copy files using the Kyocera photocopier to use with Kurzweil
Helpful Links for Special Education
The Teachable ProjectLivebinders - ASD
EdTech Solutions Blog - Teaching Every Student
Association for Special Education Technology http://www.aset-ontario.ca/
Peter Pappas great blog: Copy and Paste
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario http://www.ldao.ca/
Special Education Technology - British Columbia http://www.setbc.org/
The CNIB Library offers more than 80,000 titles in audio, e-text, braille and e-braille for all ages and interests. Visit http://www.cnib.ca/cdl to see what we have for your students. This program is available free of charge thanks to funding from the provincial government of Ontario. All that’s required to register is a public library card.
Interested? Register today!
http://www.cnib.ca/selfregistration
Want to check out the CNIB Library?
Watch a video
http://www.cnib.ca/en/services/library/digital-library/tutorial/CDL_Demo_EN.wmv
Listen to an audio introduction
http://www.cnib.ca/en/services/library/Introduction_to_CNIB_Library_Services.mp3
Bite-sized tutorials to help with Kurzweil:
Self-directed Learning Course about Kurzweil from SETBC http://www.setbc.org/setbc/curriculum/kurzweil_3000_self_directed.html
How to easily customize the Kurzweil toolbars:http://screencast.com/t/YzRjOGMy
How to remember the zoom and how to save page ranges in larger documents in order to use split screen http://screencast.com/t/NmIzODI1
How to make an audio file from a KESI text for listening from an ipod. Making Audio Files in Kurzweil.wmv
Please check the OSAPAC page for information about Co-Writer, Write Outloud, Dragon Naturally Speaking and WordQ
How to Zone Edit in Kurzweil 3000:
http://youtu.be/t5EXxIgWd00
Kurzweil Resources:
Kurzweil scanned books at Terry JamesNEW!!! Alternative Education Resources for Ontario http://aero.psbnet.ca/aero/Splash.aspx
Skills Checklist for Kurzweil Skills Checklist for Kurzweil.pdf
Skills Checklist for WordQ Skills Checklist for WordQ.pdf
Teacher Tips:
use Kurzweil as a talking word processor (click 'new', 'text file')
'on the go' with an mp3 player
CASI Assessments
Our schools all have the CASI books and here are the stories and questions already scanned.Do not try to open these from here! Save them to your computer first, and make sure that the file extension (the end of the file name) is .kes not .doc
Grade 3:
Grade 4:
Grade 5:
Grade 6:
Grade 7: Story and Question Pages included in each file
Grade 8: Story and Question pages included in each file
Danas by Alphasmart
A Dana is a hand-held device with the comfort and easy access of a full-size keyboard. It does basic word processing functions and has the features of a Palm software so that individual students can use the calendar and note features for personal productivity.
Most schools are using the Dana as a portable laptop that allows students to be mobile for word-processing and then to send their stories to desktop computers using a usb cable to continue with editing and formatting of their documents. You can import files from the Dana to Kurzweil, Write Outloud, or Clicker 5 in order to get some voice assistance to help student with editing.
Here are some documents that will help you get started with a DANA:
dana_getting_started.pdf
Dana User Guide.pdf
Dana Training notes.rtf
Two button turn on.pdf
Beam me up Scottie!.doc
Slow keys and Sticky Keys.pdf
Moving Files from the Computer to the Dana 2.pdf
Moving Files from the Dana to the Computer.pdf